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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1907
Page
1
Local board debates assembly room capacity as 200 seats may force doubling rows and using grade rooms for overflow if enrollment rises beyond 200. Gymnasium shortfalls and ventilation noted while most recitation rooms meet needs. architect and contractor discuss allowances and outside work.
The board states the project will be ready for use once cleaning is done and is expected to be occupied with the opening of the April term.
News came from Battle Creek Michigan of the death of Mrs Wayne D Marsh known locally as Lelia Studley. She died around 2 a m Saturday after an operation in Battle Creek hospital. The family in Monroe includes her mother Mrs F K Studley husband Mr Marsh and brothers George and Orrin B Studley. Her burial is expected in Battle Creek and Mrs Orrin B Studley left for there.
Rail commission ordered 24 cent per mile passenger rates, with 500 mile books placed at C M and St Paul station. Six books sold as travelers like W W Chadwick and Jacob Benkett rush to save, prices drop to Madison and Milwaukee routes, while Juda Brodhead Orfordville and other towns see lowered fares. Illinois Central unchanged.
Frank Grogan of Janesville wandered into the Milwaukee railroad yards and slept beside the tracks opposite the coal sheds. A Mineral Point freight engine struck him as it pulled in at 11:30 p.m. He survived with a scalp wound and was later jailed on a charge of intoxication.
Col. O. G. Munson, Gov. Davidson’s private secretary and Viroqua senator, turned in a $500 salary warrant and mileage to the state treasury. Questions arise whether he is still entitled to his seat and to vote for the U S senator after he returned the warrant and after earlier double salary questions.
Evening Wisconsin columnist George F. Grassie praises Father Knox for brief prayers in the assembly noting critics say he earns $3 per prayer while supporters back short prayers. He favors down trodden parsons and urges short minutes especially in early morning sessions.
The official forecast for Chicago calls for fair skies tonight with milder temperatures in the western portion. Local rain or snow is expected tonight or Tuesday, with warmer weather in the west.
Borden's Condensed Milk Co. will contract for the summer milk supply on Friday March 15 1907. Dairy men wishing to sell milk should call at the company office that day between 7 a m and 4 p m. R W Church Superintendent Monroe Branch.
David Fritz, the Racine street blacksmith, owns a power clipper and offers rapid horse clipping service on short notice. He can respond quickly to urgent grooming needs for horses in the area.
A post office employee quotes that Uncle Sam intends to discourage private boxes to relieve congestion and speed up delivery. He notes boxes add cost with little government profit and reduces clerical workload as carriers handle most mail. Some essential cases exist for business and privacy, but overall misuse and secretive exchanges concern authorities.
Property transfers list multiple transactions across Monroe Albany New Glarus and Clarno with buyers such as Joseph Trickle Kasper Disch Sabina Rebly and others. Amounts range from 100 to 15000 dollars and include specific lots acres sections and village or city designations. Licensed marriage solemnization noted Emil Bonjour and Sophia Riesey both of Monroe.
Miss Rosa Fichter and Ernest Meyer, both of this city, were married Friday at the parsonage of St. Johns church by Rev. Alfred Schuh. Miss Elise Steiner and Edward Kempf, both of Monroe, were united in marriage Friday by Rev. Alfred Schuh.
The state board of health report highlights preventable deaths, with tuberculosis causing 3,779 of 41,900 deaths in 21 months. It urges accurate reporting, local action to curb infection, and stronger sanitation and medical practices to raise life standards.
A light verse predicts spring signs in March with birds and lambs and maple sap. It cheerfully describes housewives preparing food and soap as greens, crocuses, and daffodils push through. The speaker foresees mustard fills the season.
The ad promotes Mi-O-Na stomach tablets from Trukenbrod's Pharmacy as a remedy that strengthens the stomach and aids digestion. It touts premeal use for comfortable meals, claims long term benefits, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails to satisfy.
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